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unsporting

British  
/ ʌnˈspɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not relating or conforming to sportsmanship; unfair

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Molina may also face disciplinary action for one count of alleged unsporting behaviour under article 14.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

This seemed rather unsporting among incumbents of the same party and delegation, which is often indicative of a backstory.

From Slate Feb. 28, 2026

A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of "unsporting conduct" and "bringing the game into disrepute" during the decider in Rabat on January 18, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

Walker, who was Europe's captain in the first four editions of the biennial contest, is wary that continued unsporting partisan behaviour will spoil both the Solheim and Ryder Cup.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2024

It was not only regarded as unsporting, it was also an admission that you were not an expert at the job.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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